Uh-huh.That Bono.From U2.Yup.That one.What the heck is going on in this world? I'm scared...Heh.Good for Bono, though. I guess maybe we're doing pretty good for an evil, capitalistic, imperialistic society. Gee, how come the left will crow about what M. Mooron says, but not a peep about Bono's comments?Stupid double standards.

Somebody (I'm too lazy to look) came up with the top 100 movie quotes.Some I agreed with, some not. Just like most others, I'm sure.

Here is one of my favorites. It's Jack Nicholson's best quote from "A Few Good Men", IMHO.I hate to admit it, but I kind of thought Jack was the good guy.Especially when he made this particular quote.It is quite appropriate now, given how the MSN and Hollywood and Washington sissies speak and behave.

Jack Nicholson as Col. Jessup:

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg?

I have more responsibility here than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives.

And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. I know deep down in places you dont talk about at parties, you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it.

I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post.Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!

Right on, bro! I wonder what Jessup would have said about Guantonamo...

Thursday, June 23, 2005

The following is an article by professor Dr. Mike S. Adams. Dr. Adams is criminology professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is a published author, a regular columnist for Townhall.com, and is a general pain in the ass to liberals; ergo he rocks.He also is an NRA member (like me!).While this piece is (very) funny, it is also cause for some deep thought about what we have been taught in schools regarding evolution and creationism. There is an undercurrent of profound common sense, as well as wisdom, in this humorous essay. The sputtering replies of the lefties seen here are generally the types of replies I encounter when I use these same arguments in real life.

This is the first Mike Adams (Dr.) essay I ever read. I found it during my one of my cruising-the-Net-sessions for news, opinion, and information.My name is CUG, and I am a political/news/info/opinion/gun junkie.Are there meetings I can go to for that? Never mind. I'm happy.

Anyhoo, I enjoyed this essay so much IA: Copied it on paper and handed it to people

His answers to hate-mail on his site are priceless by the way.I just hope he doesn't read this and rip my poor writing and grammar skills!!!

I would like to thank Dr. Adams (when I'm rich and famous I'll call him Mike!!!) for his personal permission to reprint/post this.I received permission in an email from him, and I am never going to wash this computer again. Now all I need is an autographed copy of his book!!! (I already have an autographed Ann Coulter book!)

So, without further ado, here is his essay.I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

CUG

Our substitute biology teacherMike S. Adams

September 10, 2004

I’ll never forget the day that Ms. Derwin got sick just before our high school biology exam. We had been studying evolution for weeks and were looking forward to a nice review session the day before the test. Ms. Merx from sociology had to cover for Ms. Derwin at the last minute. She tried to answer our questions, but I guess she was a little overwhelmed. This is all I remember:

Q: Ms. Derwin told us that the fittest individuals in the population will leave the most offspring. When I asked her to define “fittest individuals” she said that they are the ones who leave the most offspring. Can you elaborate on that? I mean, if I told someone that the Pizza Hut is located next to the Wal-Mart they might ask me where the Wal-Mart is located. Shouldn’t I be prepared to tell them something more than “next to the Pizza Hut?”

Q: I have a question about our reading from Richard Dawkins. He stated that an animal might have a need for five percent of an eye because it might provide him with five percent vision. Wouldn’t five percent of an eye produce zero percent vision?

A: Well, I’m afraid that it is purely a matter of speculation. I think that maybe …

Q: Dawkins also talked about limbs evolving into wings. Do you think that a “pre-wing” would be useful before it was capable of producing flight? It seems like an animal with a mutation like that would have difficulty climbing and grasping its food.

A: Oh, you are certainly wrong there, Jimmy. Such an adaptation must have happened according to the theory. If it was as awkward as you say, it would not have survived.

Q: Ms. Merx, where is the Pizza Hut?

A: It’s next to the Wal-Mart.

Q: Where is the …

A: Shut up, Jimmy.

Q: My Dad is a computer programmer. He says that a random change in a Microsoft Word program would produce nonsense. Do you think that it could produce a coherent document in a different language?

A: I think it’s possible.

Q: Do you think that a change in Word could translate your sociology notes into biology notes, so you could give us some more coherent answers?

A: Shut up, Shirley. Does anyone have a non-sarcastic question?

Q: Wasn’t that a sarcastic question, Ms. Merx?

A: I said shut up, Shirley!

Q: What did Darwin mean when he said that “Nature may almost be said to have guarded against the frequent discovery of her transitional or linking forms?” Was that a call for us to have faith over and above the failures of science?

Q: I have another question about Richard Dawkins. In reference to the fossils of the Cambrian explosion, he said that “It is as though they were just planted there, without any evolutionary history.” What did he mean by that?

A: Surely, he didn’t say that.

Q: Why are you calling me Shirley? Didn’t you just send her to the office?

A: Go to the office!

Q: Has any scientist ever manufactured a living organism from amino acid?

A: I don’t think I understand the question.

Q: Well, if it can happen by chance without science but not on purpose with science then what good is science? For that matter, what are scientists good for?

A: I think we’re having a communication problem. And stop it with the stupid puns.

Q: My Uncle Bill owns a junkyard in Mississippi. A tornado swept through his neighborhood a few years ago. What would you say if the tornado turned a bunch of old car parts into a 1955 Chevy?

A: Well, Jethro, I would call it chance assembly.

Q: Why wouldn’t you call it a miracle?

A: I don’t believe in miracles. That is the province of religion, not science.

Q: Speaking of religion, Ms. Derwin showed us an episode of “Cosmos.” Dr. Sagan kept saying that the Cosmos is “all that is or ever was or ever will be.” Did he ever consider recording a musical version of that song to the tune of Gloria Patri? You know, “As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever will be.” Maybe the closing line could be changed to “World without God. Darwin. Darwin.”

A: Son, if you say “God” again, I will have to send you to the office.

Q: Was that “son” you uttered just capitalized?

A: Shut up!

Q: Ms. Derwin referred to creationism as “demonstrably false” in one of her lectures. But, previously, she called it unfalsifiable. Which one is it?

A: That’s it. I quit. I have enough faith to believe in communism, but not nearly enough to teach you kids about evolution.

That’s okay, Ms. Merx. I struggle with my faith, too. But I sure don’t have enough to be an atheist.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Update:While preparing this interview, Dick Durbin kind of, sort of, apologized by going on camera and crying like a 7 year old girl with a skinned knee. Or by crying like George Voinovich. Take your pick. Some people have no shame. It's amazing what some people will do to keep from getting fired...

BOO-HOO-HOO. Da widdle terrorwist got cold and pulled his haiw out. He pwobably has anorexia and bite his nails, too. Hey, are our soldiers in Iraq hot? Hmmm.Call me when one of our guys slices one of their heads off, please.

AHEM!

Being the kick-ass news organization that it is, CUG Headline News has obtained an exclusive interview with a guy that is considered a dick by almost everyone, the aptly named, Dick Durban.

CUG:

Welcome, dick. Can I call you dick?

dick:

Well actually, I prefer Senator. I have earned it.

CUG:

That's great, dick. I hear tell our service people like being called humans and patriots and stuff. Tough old world out there, I guess.So dick, are you angry against our people because you were taunted in school with the phrase - Durbin wears a Turban? Is this why you are sympathetic to terrorists, especially turban wearing ones, and people that hate America in general?

dickhead:

Duuuu...huh? No! I support our troops by saying they are evil torturers and killers, like others that have killed millions of innocents. This will garner respect from our enemies, and help our soldiers in the field.

CUG:

Oh my God! You're a freaking tard, dick! Why do liberals embrace anything that makes our country look bad, and ignore all the good we do?

dick:

We feel that damaging the country and focusing only on bad news is the only way we can regain power. That damage will help the country, once we regain power.

CUG:

You're going to help the country by damaging it... Wha-fu?

dick:

Look, we honestly hope that the whole economy crashes, and we are taken over by terrorists. If we're lucky, gas will go up to $5.00 a gallon.Hopefully, tens of thousands of Americans will die.Then, we'll play the "it happened on Bush's watch" card. We'll win for sure then!We sure as hell aren't going to get elected on our action plans.

CUG:

Uhhhh, you guys have an action plan?

dick:

No! We have no plans, you idiot! We are not evil, racist Repuglikkkans. That should be good enough for the voters. It dang near worked last election.

CUG:

That's true, but taking advantage of the mentally retarded (like environmentalists and Michael Moore fans) to win elections is a sin, and God is going to get you for that someday. By the way, don't you think the whole "Republicans are racists" thing is wearing a little thin now. I mean, the Bush cabinet is one of the most diverse in the history of the country.

dick:

Bah. Real minorities are always liberal Democrats. The Bush administration is a bunch of Uncle Tom's, Uncle Chico's, and HOTEL STAFF.And god? God-schmod. If there was really a god, the brilliant John Effing Kerry would be supreme dictator, oops, I mean president today.

Dude! Repeating something over and over until people believe it only works on tards, asshats, dirty hippies and lazy people who only get news from CBS, CNN and Democratic Underground. This is C-U-G Headline News.Our purveyors of information will never fall for that crap!

dick:

Oh, yeah. I forgot where I was.

CUG:

OK.

A couple more questions.You seem like a big sissy that hates America, likes terrorists, and you smell bad.So dick, are you French?

dick:

Of course not! How dare you!Even if I were, I would never admit it.Diversity only goes so far...

Are you going to allow your hair to grow long, and quit bathing altogether, so people will know the true you; a dirty-hippy, commie like Ward Churchill, or Sean Penn?

dick:

Uh, not until 2008. When we sweep the House, Senate, and White House. By then, the MSM will have elevated dirty hippies' reputations up to the level of Reagan and Tom Cruise.

CUG:

Yeah, right. OK. Next question.

Are you worried that I'm going to beat the living snot out of you right here and now?

*unconsciously cracks knuckels*

dick:

No, I'm not. I have a security detail, with lots of guns. You know, the kinds of guns we're going to take from you commoners in the coming days.

CUG:

Listen asshat! If you come for my freedom implements, you'd better pack a lunch! Only commies think that firearms are the exclusive right of the elite and powerful.

(SMACK, SLAP,WHAP, POW!)

dick:

OW, OWW, OWWW, OWWWW!

CUG:

Sorry. I didn't beat the living snot out of you, but I never said anything about the super-quadruple-flying-monkey-of-pain-back-handed-bitch-slap-maneuver.Oh, I see your security detail thinks that's funny!Hey, grab a couple beers, guys! On me, yo!

dick:

Dang. I guess I need to read the fine-print next time about beatings and bitch-slaps.

CUG:

Indeed.Next question. Did your mother have any children that didn't turn out to be pansy-assed, traitorous liberals with delusions of granduer?

dick:

Yes. But we never talk about them.

CUG:

Ok. After you get voted out, or impeached, will your job at Al-Jazeer TV be bumped up to prime-time "news" casting? Instead of just being an embedded Senate reporter/terrorist abettor?

dick:

Well, it is premature at this juncture, but between the BBC, CBS, CBC, and Al-Jazeer, I'm pretty safe employment-wise.Plus, I can always moonlight with George Stoopanasholis.

CUG:

Wow. You have got it made, Holmes.

Now, do you really expect people to believe the story that Karl Rove slid those talking points in, and you didn't know what you were reading?

dick:

Well, it was worth a shot. Stoopid Karl Rove...

CUG:

Here is your so-called apology from your own website. My question: Dude! Are you for real?

Of course I'm for real. That was one sincere apology there, CUG.So, how'd I do?

CUG:

Are you high?!?!?!That was the lamest thing I've ever read, you slimey traitor!It's not even an apology!!!!You basically just said that we're stupid for misunderstanding you, while re-enforcing your perception that there are parallels between our guys and murdering despots and madmen!!!

dick:

Well, chuuuuuuuuuh! Only a conservative moron would think that America is better than the Nazis and Commies.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

This is a memorial a friend of mine set up for Memorial Day.Real M1, real helmet, real touching and real sad.Not a bad pic for Flag Day either.It was late because I misplaced the pictures.Sorry.Again, thanks to all the military folks out there, past and present, here and elsewhere...

Someone emailed this to me.Hat tip to Tim!Relax Dems, it's a joke!Post a conservative joke in the comments, if you like!

Barber Shop

A florist went to a barber shop to get a haircut. After thecut he asked about his bill and the barber replied, "I'msorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm serving my fellow man servicethis week." The florist was pleased and left the shop. The next morningwhen the barber arrived at his shop to open, he found a thank you card anda dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a policeman came for a haircut. When he started to pay his bill thebarber again replied, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you;I'm serving my fellow man this week." The policeman left the shop with asmile. The next morning, when the barber arrived to open the shop, hefound a thank you card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Then a Democrat came in for a haircut. When he started to pay his bill thebarber again replied, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you;I'm serving my fellow man this week" The Democrat was very happy as heleft the shop.

The next morning when the barber arrived to open the shop, he found adozen Democrats lined up, waiting for a free haircut.

Not only are guns cool and utile, they have therapeutic qualities as well.

I feel better now. It'll all work out; it always does.

Description of the implement:This little baby is Mama's (as in the wife). She's real handy with it.It's a Ruger Mark II .22 Long-rifle, with a bull-barrel, and a B-Square scope rail with a 30mm Tasco Red-Dot scope.

WASHINGTON,June 16, 2005–For the first time since World War II, a woman soldier was awarded the Silver Star Medal today in Iraq.Hester's squad was shadowing a supply convoy March 20 when anti-Iraqi fighters ambushed the convoy. The squad moved to the side of the road, flanking the insurgents and cutting off their escape route. Hester led her team through the "kill zone" and into a flanking position, where she assaulted a trench line with grenades and M203 grenade-launcher rounds. She and Nein, her squad leader, then cleared two trenches, at which time she killed three insurgents with her rifle.

Hester, who has been in the National Guard since April 2001, said she didn't have time to be scared when the fight started, and she didn't realize the impact of what had happened until much later.

"Your training kicks in and the soldier kicks in," she said. "It's your life or theirs. ... You've got a job to do -- protecting yourself and your fellow comrades."

WOW!

Badass...Hero...Chick... (And I mean that in a respectful, endearing way! Don't shoot me!)

Thank you Sgt. Hester. And congratulations! :)

Thank you to all our military, and all the military of other countries (yeah, that's you, Pool) dedicated fighting evil and spreading freedom. Y'all rock, too.

A Kansas City abortionist is out of business after investigators discovered a grisly house of horrors at his clinic – with fetuses kept in Styrofoam cups in his refrigerator and one employee accusing him of microwaving one and stirring it into his lunch. The unsanitary conditions in Krishna Rajanna's clinic prompted legislative approval of new abortion regulations in Kansas, a bill that was vetoed by the governor.

(Krishna? Like the cult, commie, flower hippies? Microwave? Isn't there a Geneva convention for babies? WTF?!?!?!Uh, oh yeah, remind me to contribute money to whomever is running against that governor.)

Topping the list of horrors was an employee's account that she and others witnessed Rajanna "microwave one of the aborted fetuses and stir it into his lunch," as Howard recalled earlier this year when testifying before a Kansas House committee.

Rajanna denied the accusation. But he did keep fetuses in Styrofoam cups in the refrigerator along with food and drink.

Howard noted there were no hazardous waste containers anywhere. (An employee later testified Rajanna took home all contaminated, medical and biohazard waste for residential trash pick-up.)

(Breakin' All the Rules... Ozzy)

"Dr. Rajanna lacked personal hygiene," testified Howard. "His hair was messy, hands dirty, and his clothing was wrinkled and stained. He put on old, used foot booties while we were there."

(Oh, so a foreign, leftist abortionist was a dirty, smelly hippy. Is this feeling what Rumsfeld meant by shock and awe?)

With Rajanna's case pending, abortion opponents won legislative approval of a bill requiring abortion clinics to obtain an annual license from the Department of Health and Environment, hire surgeons as their medical directors and report patient deaths to the state within a day. The measure also mandated that the department set standards for equipment, medical screenings, ventilation and lighting.

But Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, an abortion-rights advocate, vetoed the measure, saying medical professionals – not legislators – should set standards.

(I noticed the article doesn't mention the governor is a Democrat. But, that is probably a given, eh?)

Want to lose some weight? Here are some refrigerator pictures...ewwwww. The DR. Pepper bottle is kind of ironic.

Synopsis: Yeah, it totally rocks.And you have this quality assurance from me, The Conservative UAW Guy:If I like it, it must not be gay, or retarded.(With apologies to all the gay, retarded people out there; sorry.Just kidding, kids! :) )

The trick is, HOLD the left mouse button down, then release it when ready.Enjoy, but be forewarned, it can be habitual.

Disclaimer: I have never played this at work, and neither have any of my co-workers.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

(Click on the picture for a better view. Yeah, not a great pic, better gun pR0n later.)

You might be a conservative if you buy Breakfree CLP gun cleanin' stuff in gallon jugs!You might be a redneck, too. (Uh...OK. That's real cool!)

Breakfree CLP - It doesn't smell as good as Hoppes #9, but it's great stuff!!!You might be a conservative, or a redneck, if you know what Breakfree CLP is.You are truly dedicated, if you know what the CLP stands for!

Keepin' 'em clean, to protect America, and my family, since 1978!!!Commies take note...

Saturday, June 11, 2005

(Click on the image to see it full size!)This is the daughter of some friends of mine.I'm not usually at a loss for words...I don't know what to say other than thanks, be safe, and God bless.Hope we all see you back here soon.(Three months, according to her parents!)

Regular reader, nomoretreehugginhippiecrap, posted a comment on the "It's like the A-List, But Different..." post.I have a Gay-List to post, but this was so funny, I'll wait 'til Monday!This guy's good!!!Wow, the first full Gay-List, and I didn't even write it. A strange world we live in.Thanks nomore! Hope your trip goes well.

3) Mini Cooper-Another German cute car. (my feminine side likes the red one's).4) VW Beetle-The new ones, the old ones were ok. This is beginning to look like a German bashing rant, and no I'm not Juish (note, another variant on the spelling).

10) Chevrolet Corvair-you know the ones painted up to look like a flag. I appreciate the patriotic attempt but you old guys wearing fez's and driving these most likely don't realize the gayosity of them.

Trust the force, your gaydar will steer for you.Show me the hybrid that will pull my 5000lb camper or my 2500lb boat.see ya

Thursday, June 09, 2005

I just found this site, so not a lot of time to peruse it. Yet.The guy is originally from Russia.

Here is quote from his FAQ section:

I grew up in USSR and have seen what happens when citizens are reduced to the status of subjects. Moreover, proficiency with weapons is as practical a skill as giving CPR or using a fire extinguisher: in an emergency, these skills can save lives.

Wow. This guy is good.

Yes, this site will be linking there.

How can a commie grow up like the guy that runs this site, and libs grow up here in freedom, and yet they are still tards? Spoiled, soft, lefty Amerikans, I guess...I guess commies are ok, if they are freedom-loving capitalists, but then, I guess they aren't true commies, if that is the case. I would trade this guy for a bunch of Kennedys and Pelosis anyday.Those are the "real" commies.

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

After consulting with a person in the "alternate community" (I'm still working on all the different definitions), I decided to go ahead with the gay-list.

Originally, I got the idea from my daughter. (Thanks, Sweety!!!)

Examples:

I walk into the room wearing shorts and black steel-toed shoes. (Hey, it was a functional outfit!)My daughter: "Dad, that's gay."

I walk into a room, and crow about my new book, How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must), autographed by the author, future Supreme Court Justice (God willing), Ann Coulter.My daughter: "Dad, that's so gay."

So I tell my daughter that I am going to be cleaning my guns when her new boyfriend comes over.My daughter: "Dad, that's totally gay."

The list would be some thing like this:

Things That Are Gay - By The Conservative UAW Guy

10. Pomeranians. They are cute, but still gay.

9. Hybrid cars. Totally gay.

8. John Kerry. Just listen to him. Look at him. Gay.

You get the picture...

Coincidentally, I got into a discussion in the comment section at another site, where this issue came up.

The guy really pushed my buttons because he is so arrogant and snotty. Most comments from others not related to the direct discussion have been deleted.

This was in the comment section regarding the post I Can Buy a LOT of Gas for Five Grand,on the IMAO website. It talked about how hybrid cars aren't quite good deal yet.Thanks much to FrankJ and the crew for permission to reproduce this.You guys rock!!!

The original post was a post by Scott McCollum, regarding this USA Today article:

When I see a hybrid, I usually try to run them off the road with my V-8 extended cab pickup truck. (Dang sissies...)And chicks really do like pickup trucks.And hot rods! My WS6 T/A gets (in theory) about 27mpg (if you drive reasonable - heh.)

Plus, the cost per mile and actual gas savings have been terribly mistated, as have been already mentioned.

*Dr. Kenny put the same post in twice in a row. I deleted the one here, which was identical to the following post* *Dork*

(Ed's note, check out the second line of this guys comment!! Set me off right there! Sorry Jesus, I'm really trying!)

Thanks for the enlightened article and many comments. It has reinforced the fact that understanding the importance of hybrids is far too complex and beyond the intelligence of most people.

I have a Honda Civic Hybrid. Did I buy it to save money? No, my primary motivation was to use less gas. To get my car, I paid about $3,000 extra for the hybrid and people keep telling me that it may take me 10+ years to save $3000 in gas costs and break even on my purchase. However, in the first 17,000 miles, I am averaging 47mpg. Part of that comes from thinking ahead and making smart choices. (I no longer race from one red light to the next only to slam on my brakes and sit at the next light, engine idling.) So instead of a big financial windfall, I get the small satisfaction going to the pump less often and spending less when I'm there. Besides, don't we all make choices to buy something more expensive sometimes. Why buy a Sony television if the Emerson costs half as much? Why buy a Mercedes or BMW when a Kia or Hyundai gets you there as well.

Second, everyone keeps talking about this magic number of 10 years...the length of time it will take to make up for the extra cost of a hybrid. Does everyone realize that this is based on today's price of gas? What happens when demand for oil and petroleum continues to rise, especially in growing economies like China and India? How long will it take to recoup the cost of my hybrid when gas is $5/gallon or higher?

Finally, what's the one factor we are all forgetting? HYBRIDS USE LESS GAS! Everyone keeps talking about the supply of petroleum and how long it will last. The real answer to reducing our dependency on foreign oil and ensuring we have oil in the future is to decrease our consumption. Obviously, many of you, as one reader put it, don't care about the environment. You should...especially if you have children. Ask kids today if they care about rising pollution levels, greenhouse gases, rising ocean levels, el niño, the extinction risk to whales and giant pandas, and a whole list of other environmental concerns.

Oh, and since when did economics and money become the only factor that affects everything? If economics drove all decisions completely, it is likely that there would be no unions, no workers protections, no minimum wage, no pensions, and no environmental protections and regulations for industry - how many of you remember the day Lake Erie caught of fire because it was so polluted? Heck, you can pay kids less than adults, so why not just do away with child-labor laws next? I can just keep going...there are a lot of other things that would change if economics was the only factor driving all decisions.

Then again, my guess is this is all falling on deaf ears. For so many people, ignorance is bliss.

In closing, if we are just instead going to spew rhetoric, old wives tales and untested results (I challenge someone to show me an SUV that averages 30mpg!), let me remind you all of another "truth" about mens cars and their egos. This whole discussion may be moot because perhaps we are all redestined as to what kind of car we drive....because we all know that its true that a mans car is inversely proportional to the size of his......

What a horrible cross you bear, being so brilliant and all, while having to put up with the ignorant, unwashed, idiotic masses.

I feel for you. The was a beautiful essay.

However, global warming is

A: Not necessarily a fact.

B: Even if it is a fact, it may or may not be man-made.

I don't have no fancy book-learnin' Ph.D. or nuthin', but I still thing that the temperature of the planet has something to do with THE SUN!!!!

Also, I have found (albeit with my pea-sized brain) that generally, people who flaunt their degrees (real, fake, or imagined) to strangers do so to make up for their shortcomings related to very small penis size and/or low intelligence.

Methinks you are probably a double-header.

Additionally, I may be completely stupid and wrong and ignorant, but I don't drive a car that is totally gay, and you do.Sorry, but facts are facts, and hybrid cars are gay. I saw that on C-BS and read it in Newsweak, so it must be true.

Also, you come across as a smarmy, elitist, condescending a**hole. Try toning it down a little,

Oh, yeah. My pickup truck is grey with a bow-tie on the grill (cause it's Amurican!). Watch for it barreling up behind you some day!! :)

Global warming? Did I ever say it was a fact? No, I merely mentioned it was something to think about. Besides, the issue is far to complex to be able to simplify it down to a single cause and effect. But golly gee, thanks for reminding me that The Sun is the bottom line.

Oh, and I'll watch for your car. I will say, however, I don't understand what it is about certain issues that people feel the need to threaten those with different viewpoints. I'd hate to see what happens to those who don't vote the way you do or who have different social or religious beliefs.

And finally, I only wave my diploma at times when it seems relevant to let people know that I've spent enough time in higher education to be able to deal with complex issues beyond a simplistic or emotional level. For example, how to we preserve oil for the future? We have to consider the supply and the demand. Its not just about drilling for more oil, but also how can we conserve it. However, if you will to play at the simplistic level and want to reduce it all down to hybrids are gay, the sun warms the earth and people with Ph.D.'s are asses, then why am I wasting my time? A close mind is a perfect thing to waste!

I live in the country. It's a RURAL area (ya know, Red-state style!). Pick-up trucks are utile, and have nothing to do with "size". Just practicality. Sorry I couldn't prove your point. Is your PhD in psychology, or human sexuality?

Another point. Based on your last comments, I will type this R-E-A-L S-L-O-W.This sight is based on HUMOR. Humor is something you don’t have, apparently. This site is frequented by evil, black-hearted conservatives.What did you expect?By the way, I didn’t threaten anybody, it’s just those slow little gay hybrids end up in front of me, because they are slow and driven by timid tree-huggers and dirty-hippies (e.g. college professors, activists and MSM folk). Jesus tells me to love these asshats, so I try real hard. Is your PhD in theology?

“I'd hate to see what happens to those who don't vote the way you do or who have different social or religious beliefs.”Gosh Ken, I’ll tell you what happens. I try to explain my viewpoint to them. I use facts and logic. Pretty radical, huh. This really pisses off liberals. They hate facts and logic.They usually end up playing the racist or Hitler card. That is their answer to cold, hard facts. Ever use the word "facist" in normal conversation, Kenny? Is your PhD in history?Sometimes I call these people asshats, too. But that is rare.

If you want people to fawn over your diatribes, go to Democratic Underground, and don’t forget your tin-foil hat. Are you a metallurgist?

Man, you libs are so touchy –"Ooohhh, those conservatives are scary and ignorant. They’ve got guns, and trucks, and believe in that Jeebus guy!"

I work with a large number of libs, and we get along because they are respectful, Mr. “the importance of hybrids is far too complex and beyond the intelligence of most people.”I am respectful of them too, because they aren’t smarmy jerks. Is your PhD in pissing people off?

So your diploma is relevant. What is it in, engineering? Tree-hugging? Smarminess? Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to say what you are a subject matter expert in, than the letters in your degree? I work in the auto industry, and I know plenty of educated, well-paid idiots. Most of them talk like you. Impress me with facts and ideas, not letters you can buy. Forgive me for not bowing down to your superior intellect, but I need proof, not DNC talking points and letters. Does your PhD make you smart in everything, or were you just born that way? Is your PhD in genetics?

Also, there is beauty in simplicity. Simple good, commplecks bad.

Here is simple:Hybrids are gay (just like Ipods).I am also still pretty sure the sun warms the earth, but you may have me there. (Kenny, are you an astrophysicist, too?)Not all PhD’s are asses, but you definitely might be an ass. Being an ass is gay (hat-tip to my daughter for the proper usage of gay!!).

Thanks again for telling us how smart and educated you are. Personally, I almost forgot.

Finally, I am not closed minded. That is why I am a conservative. I used to be a democratic lib, but that just doesn’t jive well with critical thought and reality. Plus I grew up.

Asshat. Oh, look! A rarity just occured!

May the good Lord bless you, Ken. I will pray for you.(Man, this is going to take a lot of prayer!)

My Ph.D. is in Transportation Science. My dissertation involved hybrid technology, economics, and their combined role in the future of petroleum. I think that qualifies me as someone who has spent some time on the subject as is worthy of having an opinion. Whether you agree with it or not, I guess that is another story. By the way...will the soon to be released Dodge Hybrid Pickup be a gay car too?

As for the rest, there's really nothing else to say. If you'd like to continue this conversation without the mindless name-calling and wild assumptions about who I am, then I'd be happy to discuss my views...in a humorous setting or otherwise. The funny thing is that you'd probably be surprised who I really am - not exactly the gay, tree-hugging, hippy liberal that you paint me out to be simply from a few words of support for hybrids and environmental issues.

There you can find information on the Dodge Ram Hybrid Pickup, which began production in December, 2004 and is currently only available to fleet customers.

They also have information on the Ford Escape, Lexus RX400h hybrid SUV's, and the soon to be released Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Saturn VUE SUV Hybrids and the Toyota Sienna Minivan Hybrid.

Also in the works for hybrid technology: Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Honda Pilot, Mazda Tribute, and Porsche Cayenne.

Remind us again why hybrids are gay?

As for violence, I don't think liberals have the monopoly on that one - how can we forget the Right to Lifers who have killed doctors, or the white supremecists who have killed minorities just to name a few.

Its funny how you keep assuming I am assuming things. That's like the pot calling the kettle black. Its doubly funny when you consider I myself am actually a conservative and registered member of the GOP. Just because I don't agree with the extreme right-wing of the party, doesn't make me a liberal. Then again, I guess that's a a matter of opinion and if so, its a game I can never win.

Posted by at June 6, 2005 06:34 PM

As a student at Kettering University, we actually are on the forefront of both hybrid and fuel cell research. While hybrid MIGHT be practical somewhere in the future, it is still impractical now. We have state of the art equipment and major grants from several of the large auto manufacturers to study these subjects. You can argue all you like about whatever report, but I can read dynomometer and test equipment data all on my own, and very few of the studies are anywhere close to truthful. One major factor is also left out: the majority of the pollution comes from commercial vehicles, which hybrid technology is woefully inadequate to power. Large vehicles require greater amounts of torque than can be efficiently provided by current technology. Sorry, but them's the facts. If you really want a more efficient vehicle, try biodiesel. It's easier to convert to, and more fuel efficient than hybrid power.P.S.- Jimmyb's right, hybrids ARE gay

I hereby promise not to call you a weenie or an asshat anymore, because I know it offends your sensibilities. Even though you are one, I still won’t call you that. See, I’m only partially mindless. A kinder, gentler conservative.

I went to that web-site you recommended. It’s kind of tree-huggy, but they keep it low-key. That’s good, as that is the only way the left can get people to buy into their wacky ideas.

*sigh* How many more millions must die because of these idiots?

I am an American auto-industry guy (you know, one of the unwashed, working-class masses) so keep your foreign stuff to yourself. Don’t even bother with the “this Jap car is made in America”.

Hybrids are gay because I said so. I mean, just look at them! Type in Prius and gay into google and see what you get. Hell, look at the previous comment (right on, Akula53). It’s not just me.

Do you even know what gay means in the context I’m using it in? Go talk to some teenagers about the definition, they’ll clue you in (if that’s possible).

The white supremacist killing sprees exist only in the mind of dirty-hippies, sheltered college professors, Hollywood and the MSM.

(Remember the Sum of All Fears movie – Eeeeek!! Those damn evil Nazis are everywhere!! Stupid PC stuff! How come libs see Nazis everywhere, but have no problem with commies? Commies killed, and are killing, way more people than the Nazis ever dreamed of.)

Anyway... Sure you can find individual instances of a member of any group causing harm. However, these instances you speak of are executed (no pun intended) by one or two deranged individuals.I mean, if right-wingers were violent, I would be torching 2 or 3 hippies a day (which is legal in Ohio, but not in Florida).

Conversely, lefties are ORGANIZED and show up in LARGE GROUPS to smell bad, loot, protest, set fires, and wave stupid puppets (thanks Frank!). They also hate all religions except Islam. And that’s only after 9/11.Sup wi dat?

My favorite part of your last post:

...I myself am actually a conservative and registered member of the GOP.

Puh-lease! Dude, now you’re just insulting my intelligence. You are, best case, a RINO. And a pretty lame one at that. Worst case (the one that has my vote) you’re a total lib, and you think conservatives are so stupid that we will believe you are a conservative. Maybe if you said one thing that was conservative, it would be more believable.

I could go on Democratic Underground or KOS and say, “Gee guys, I’m a liberal, Marxist, greasy-hippy, but don’t you honestly think that self-defense with firearms is a God-given right, and abortion is murder. Maybe we should reconsider.”

Even those tinfoil-hat wearing DU lunatics wouldn’t buy that one.Plus, what makes you think I am the extreme right wing? Hell, you should meet my brothers!! I am darn near a friendly moderate like that crying sissy George Voinovich, or the traitorous Mike DeWhiney (I’m an Ohio boy. Go Red-States!!). God willing, we’ll be voting those jerks out soon.

By the way, I noticed that you,

A: Didn’t use my email, because you apparently want a public forum (an ego is a terrible thing to waste!).

And

B: Never fessed up to double-posting. A minor issue, but funny for a self-professed brain-boy!

And

C: You have never addressed your insulting, belittling, and condescending attitude and remarks towards me, and the other people on this site. I would surmise that is because there is no excuse for that, which you already know.

That part alone (C) was pretty much the whole reason I posted in reply to your post. Your wear your contempt for your fellow man like a cheap suit.You superiority complex is palpable, even over the internet.

Also, I believe you owe me a little more respect in this comment section, because I was FIRST!!! You must be new here. Generally, I would expect people to bow to my superior firstness, unless they are group bloggers on this site (*sigh* - someday…).

Therefore, because you have insulted my honor, and the honor of my blog-bros (and sisters), I demand we kung-fu fight to the death.Throwing stars are optional, but absolutely NO BREAST-FED MUTANT NINJA KITTENS!!

I am sure that because of your 1,000 point IQ, your head will be ginormous and hugegantic, and make a swell target for my patented spinning-dragon-back-hand-bitch-slap-of-death.

Really sorry about your early demise and all, but honor…

So then, I live in DC.My address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.It is a huge place, you can't miss it.

Just stand outside the gate and yell “I’m going to murder you, and blow up your house, you right-wing son-of-a-b****!!!”That will be our secret code for me to know that it is you so I can come out and fight you.The gate is quite far from the house, so you might want to wave a stainless or chrome handgun around so I can see the reflection, and thus, notice you in a more timely fashion.

Hey wait! I know! Pop off a couple shots when you get there, in addition to the yelling! Then I’ll hear you for sure! That will be part of our secret code, too.

Sunday, June 05, 2005

In answer to the original question, I will say, "A Savage Model 112 in .308 Winchester, with a laminated stock. (That's the 7.62mm NATO round). Sniper rifle? That is subject to interpretaion. Varmint rifle? Damn straight.

Stainless, fluted barrel, 3-9x40 Daly scope. Don't have good enough groups to show you a target yet, but I'm getting there.

Not a very good picture. The barrel is immaculate, but looks messed up in picture! Stoopid shadows!!! Oh well.

It makes a big bang, too. Oh, yeah!

Also, I'm a Life NRA member. I can't believe I've never mentioned that here before.

Thursday, June 02, 2005

There has been some discussion regarding women in combat recently. Here's what I see...(Disclaimer: Remember kids - humor!!!)Changes a comin' w/chicks (I mean that in a non-offensive way, sweetheart) in combat.

10. Will cook better meals than mac-and-cheese and frozen pizza.(I'll still have to clean up the dishes, though.)

9. Will drive enemy insane by saying it's too hot, and then it's too cold, alternately every 10 minutes, for the duration.

8. Will have to get rid of all mirrors. Mandatory ear plugs. I can just see the enemy now...

As all you married guys know, this will result in a 30-90 minute battle delay.

"No, I'm NOT going into combat with my bangs looking like that!"

or

"This desert air is making my hair all limp and lifeless."

or, if they're on their period

"Waaaaahhhhhhhh!"

7. In a fight between Aquaman and an American female infantryman (infantrywoman, infantryperson, infantryentity?) Aquaman would totally get his butt kicked, unless he jumped in the water so she would mess her hair up in pursuit.

6. One week a month, men on both sides would be scared!

5. Color coordinated tracer rounds! Yee-haw!

4. Massive enemy knock down power - I

"Wow, that IS small. Tee-Hee."

3. Massive enemy knock down power - II

"No, really. It's ok. That only happens to homos."

2. Massive enemy knock down power - III Cleavage. 'Nuff said.

and the number one effect -

1. MOAB - Mother-In-Laws On Arabs' Butts!!!!

"NOBODY talks to MY daughter that way!"

"Too bad you aren't bright enough to get a real job."

"Are you having ANOTHER beer?"

Disclaimer: Now that the funnin' is done, let me take a moment to thank all the women in all areas of the armed services.

Thank you! We couldn't do it without you!

However, I still don't think you should be in combat! No offense. There are numerous reasons. And there are numerous roles for women in the services, too. But, they are not cut out for COMBAT like men are. Want equality, make the physical standards the same. If you can shag-ass 20 miles with a full pack, do the requisite number of push-ups, and kick some ass hand-to-hand, you're in.

Unfortunately, the terrorist war turns parts that are non-combat into combat zones in an instant. I pray for you, as well as your male counterparts every day. That includes our foreign friends, too. Thanks all!!